In a country that has produced notable athletes in the areas of basketball, badminton, and ping-pong, one internationally popular sport is overlooked. Football. 

‘Being Jerry’ is a short film that concentrates on the culture of football in the city of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. It introduces the difficulties the sport faces. With very little institutional support, football in Changsha faces many challenges. Changsha does not have a professional football school for young athletes hoping to pursue a career in the sport. In addition, Changsha is home to only one professional football team.

The film follows the experiences of a journalism student and football player of Hunan University, Jin Rui (Jerry). Jerry exposes the joys and difficulties in playing football in this southern city. Yet the tenacity and determination of Jerry despite the difficulties shine through. He demonstrates exactly what it means to be Jerry.